On Glued To My Crafts, I’m “gobbling” my way into your crafty heart with today’s latest and greatest Popsicle Stick Thanksgiving Truck kid craft tutorial! BOY – it may be a mouthful to say but it’s definitely easy to make & one-of-a-kind!
We’ve even included a simple paper turkey handprint embellishment to the back of the truck, so it can be turned into a keepsake as well.
Keep on scrolling to see our Popsicle Stick Thanksgiving Truck tutorial come to life within minutes! #gluedtomycrafts
Thanksgiving Turkey Truck Craft Idea For Kids
Although this time of year can be chaotic with the holidays back to back, I truly believe you should make some time to pull out those craft supplies and let the creative juices just flow. It might even EASE the chaos that is going on around you.
If you would like to recreate this Popsicle Stick Turkey Themed Truck craft with your child today, we have ALL the supplies and simple directions listed below. It’s just matter of painting, cutting and assembling your one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving craft stick truck piece!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s REV up those crafty engines and “vroom” on by to crafting these adorable turkey riding trucks up, this autumn season!
Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your holiday turkey riding trucks made from craft sticks on our Facebook page, for us to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY TRUCK CRAFT WITH —> Clothespin Leaf Turkeys
Truck Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per truck
* Mini Popsicle Sticks – 2 per truck
* Paper Plate
* Craft Paint {think fall colors like shades of orange, yellow, brown}
* Paint Brushes
* Colored Cardstock Paper {again, think fall colors}
* Pencil
* Basic Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Sharpie Markers
* Small Wiggle Eyes – 2 per turkey
Optional Materials – glitter, rhinestones, fall themed stickers etc.
Directions:
* First grab THREE jumbo popsicle sticks, TWO mini sized ones and the school glue for your craft {the popsicle stick amounts are per truck you are going to make}
* Lay the three large popsicle sticks next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
* Now grab your other two mini one and glue them the other direction to create a fence. Set aside to let it dry a bit. Repeat for each truck you want to make.
* Next grab your cardstock for the turkey handprint, as well as a pencil and some scissors.
* Trace your hand on the paper and trim it out with the scissors.
* Decorate the handprint with some small paper pieces and the wiggle eyes. Set aside.
* Now grab your remaining cardstock paper. Cut out embellishments for your truck {like wheels, the window of the truck, the cab.}
* Once the popsicle stick shape is dry enough, go ahead and paint it with your choice of color in craft paint.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Handprint Turkey Truck, glue the cardstock pieces you made earlier {including the handprint turkey} in place on the popsicle stick shape, as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter, etc.}
* Also go ahead and use some Sharpie markers to draw a “driver aka farmer” in the window of your truck.
* When it’s all done and dry, display it or play with proudly!
START PLANNING THOSE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS —> Popsicle Stick Christmas Trucks
Why stop here? Thanksgiving is one of my most popular categories on Glued To My Crafts!
Be sure to also check out our popular Turkey Cars and Turkey Ballerinas posts!
And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Turkey Themed Truck kid craft idea from today, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing the inspiration of our crafty ideas come to life!
Popsicle Stick Thanksgiving Truck
Tools:
- 1 Pencil
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
Instructions:
- First grab THREE jumbo popsicle sticks, TWO mini sized ones and the school glue for your craft {the popsicle stick amounts are per truck you are going to make}
- Lay the three large popsicle sticks next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other two mini one and glue them the other direction to create a fence. Set aside to let it dry a bit. Repeat for each truck you want to make.
- Next grab your cardstock for the turkey handprint, as well as a pencil and some scissors.
- Trace your hand on the paper and trim it out with the scissors.
- Decorate the handprint with some small paper pieces and the wiggle eyes. Set aside.
- Now grab your remaining cardstock paper. Cut out embellishments for your truck {like wheels, the window of the truck, the cab.}
- Once the popsicle stick shape is dry enough, go ahead and paint it with your choice of color in craft paint.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Handprint Turkey Truck, glue the cardstock pieces you made earlier {including the handprint turkey} in place on the popsicle stick shape, as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter, etc.}
- Also go ahead and use some Sharpie markers to draw a "driver aka farmer" in the window of your truck.
- When it's all done and dry, display it or play with proudly!
